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info@villachardonnay.org

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1-888-306-3906

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Julian CA 92036

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Welcome to Villa Chardonnay, where over 600 rescued animals—horses, donkeys, goats, dogs, cats, and even a turkey—find love, safety, and a second chance at life. Since 2003, we’ve been dedicated to providing a forever home to animals who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, ensuring they live out their days in peace and comfort. By being a lifeline for these incredible creatures, your tax-deductible donations and ongoing support truly make a world of difference. Together, we can give them the care, compassion, and second chance they deserve!

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Villa Chardonnay Grounds

Welcome to Villa Chardonnay, a 31-acre equine sanctuary with a picturesque setting of tree-lined drives, pastures, and a range of facilities. Our property features multiple barns, an arena, a round pen, a hot walker, and numerous pipe corrals. The 9-stall barn includes an office and 16′ stalls, while the 7-stall barn offers a feed room, tack room, and 12′ stalls with one stall as an in/out. The 5-stall barn provides additional storage and a bathroom. We also have a vet lab, hay barn, and a mare motel. All stalls are equipped with surveillance cameras for the care of senior and sick horses.

Meet The Animals

Equine Neigh-borhood

At Villa Chardonnay, horses and donkeys roam freely within a gated area, benefiting from fresh air, light, and exercise. This approach, inspired by our first horse Kitty Hawk, has significantly improved the well-being of our horses. We provide regular farrier and veterinary visits, with dental procedures as needed.

AJ

AJ is beautiful and sweet, with stunning blue eyes! He is in his upper 20’s and his owner could not longer afford to care for him. They searched everywhere for a rescue that would take him, as he is not adoptable.

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Annie

Annie is our sweet little mule, she came from Norco. Her previous owner was diagnosed with a serious illness and could no longer care for Annie. Because Annie is not trained and is over 20 most other rescues did not have...

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Ballerina

Ballarina used to be a dressage horse and sadly was being given away for free. When horses are advertised as free, you many not realize that this is an invitation for a “kill buyer”. They literally comb…

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Pedro

Pedro is a truly sweet and well-mannered horse with a heart of gold. With a calm demeanor and a gentle spirit, he embodies the best qualities of a horse companion. Pedro’s story is one of both experience and endurance...

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Sam

Sam, a 20 year old gelding, is a completely blind horse who came to us in 2013. Its amazing how well he does! He used to be a police horse in Northern California and came to us from San Francisco…

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Teddy

Teddy came to us from another rescue in the area that could no longer care for him. He is quite a bit older and came to us with a couple of injuries but is doing much better today! Teddy is very gentle and doesn’t...

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Kitty Korner

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Amelie

Amelie was dropped as a kitten along with other 3 more babies. They were all very little and almost died since they were just dropped in the bushes outside the gate. Amelie is know a beautiful girl that loves to purrr and...

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Arthur

Little Arthur was rescued from the Moreno Valley Shelter just hours before he was going to be put down. He has a leg injury and was limping. We took him to our vet, Dr. Dejanovich at South Temecula Vet and we had exrays taken...

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Baggy

Baggy is a big black boy that was left at the gate 3 years ago along with other kittens, malnourished, dehidrated and with eye infections. Baggy is the kindest baby, he is a gentleman...

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Carly

Carly is a speciall little kitty, she was abandoned and living in a car when she was originally picked up. Villa Chardonnay worked with another cat rescue to save Carly and now she sleeps with Monika every night...

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Chanel & Mademoiselle

Mademoiselle and Coco are two sisters that were rescued from the killer shelter in San Bernardino 3 years ago. We were asked to please rescue Coco because the next day she was going to be put down...

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Diamonds

Diamonds came from a killer shelter in OC, she was going to be put down and due to her medical condition she was not one to be favored to survive and came to Villa Chardonnay around two…

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The Dog Pound

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Andy

Andy, a Dalmatian mix thrown from a cliff in Taiwan, suffers a permanent limp but thrives as our energetic chipmunk. This food-loving whirlwind has mastered the impressive feat of sitting still for treats and showers loved ones with enthusiastic cuddles.

Angelo Mio

Angelo Mio, a stray dog in Taiwan for a year, endured hardship and illness. After battling a bone infection and amputation, this resilient pup found joy and became the playful flirt of the group, her enthusiasm sometimes hilariously exaggerated.

Asher

Asher, a Taiwanese Dalmatian mix with a gruff exterior, secretly craves affection. Though initially aloof to newcomers, this playful pup (who finally mastered "sit"!) is best friends with Oso and melts into a cuddly teddy bear when showered with love.

Lumi

Nicknamed "Private Lumi" for her stealthy army crawls under furniture, this athletic Taiwanese dog is a playful sprinter with a sweet side. Lumi enjoys lounging on the couch and keeping our senior dog Shabbos company.

Magdalene

Magdalene, a rescued Great Pyrenees mix from Orange County, almost met a tragic end. Though initially fearful and clumsy (fetch is a spectator sport for her!), this loving cuddle monster protects her pack with fierce devotion.

Oso

Athletic newcomer Oso, the young leader of the pack, keeps the cat crew in line. This fast-learning pup loves fetch (though Coach Shabbos gets priority!), enjoys his toys, and finds companionship with his brother Asher.

Lamburt & Burros

Wilber

Despite his high-pitched Katherine Hepburn chatter, Wilbur, Rocco's adorable best friend, fiercely protects visitors from head-butts and frets during Rocco's seizures. Their unwavering loyalty solidifies their true best friend bond.

Julie

Julie is a very sweet girl! She hangs out with her best friend Fawn, they came together from their previous home. We will always keep them together! Julie is pretty old, but not as old as Fawn, Juilie is in her mid 30’s. Donkey’s live longer than horses, usually between 30-40 years old.

Feathered Friends

Fred, the Duck, herding the goats

Red, a hardworking duck, shepherds the goats back to their stalls. Duckie, Red's best friend, offers enthusiastic support from outside the gate.

Erik

Unlike the other residents, Erik, the social wild turkey, isn't a dog! This gobbling wonder follows humans around the ranch, outsmarts the dogs in races, and even tucks himself into the barn at night! A beloved family member, Erik proves you don't need fur to be part of the pack.

Snowball

Two turkeys, Snowball and Thanksgiving, mysteriously arrived at the ranch just before Thanksgiving in 2014. These feathered friends, likely released by someone kind, found a forever home where they can enjoy Erik the turkey's company.

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